When inspecting rigging equipment you notice what appears to be damage to the rigging. What should be done?

When inspecting rigging equipment you notice what appears to be damage to the rigging. What should be done?

• A. Remove It From Service
• B. Continue Using Until Failure
• C. Mark For Repair
• D. Repair On Site

Answer: (A)

Damaged rigging must be removed from service to prevent a potential failure during lifting. When you see damage, the strength and integrity of the gear can be compromised, and it can fail suddenly under load, causing the load to drop and risking serious injury or worse. The safe course is to take the gear out of service immediately, tag it as defective, and isolate it until a qualified person inspects and determines whether it can be repaired or must be discarded. Repairs should only be performed by someone who is properly trained and authorized, and only after the equipment has been removed from service and evaluated.

Damaged rigging must be removed from service to prevent a potential failure during lifting. When you see damage, the strength and integrity of the gear can be compromised, and it can fail suddenly under load, causing the load to drop and risking serious injury or worse. The safe course is to take the gear out of service immediately, tag it as defective, and isolate it until a qualified person inspects and determines whether it can be repaired or must be discarded. Repairs should only be performed by someone who is properly trained and authorized, and only after the equipment has been removed from service and evaluated.